Definition of cross-examination in English:
cross-examination
nounˌkrɒsɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n
mass noun1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination
count noun further cross-examinations on these questions would be required
Example sentencesExamples
- Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins.
- Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction.
- I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations.
- Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination.
- Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter.
- During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning.
- The court may limit cross-examination.
- He made a number of concessions under cross-examination.
- The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses.
- They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination.
- 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone.
she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates
Example sentencesExamples
- There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination.
- I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination.
- The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him.
- Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination.
- It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination.
Definition of cross-examination in US English:
cross-examination
nounˌkrôsəɡˌzaməˈnāSH(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n
1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination
further cross-examinations on these questions would be required
Example sentencesExamples
- Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction.
- Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter.
- The court may limit cross-examination.
- During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning.
- They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination.
- Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins.
- The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses.
- He made a number of concessions under cross-examination.
- I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations.
- Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination.
- 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone.
she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates
Example sentencesExamples
- Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination.
- The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him.
- I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination.
- There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination.
- It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination.